App-Guided Breathing Muscle Training for Cough Strength in Parkinson's Disease
Tests whether an app with visual feedback improves cough strength training in Parkinson's patients.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: SpiroGym App-Aided Cough Rehabilitation
Key facts
- Where
- Prague, CzechiaSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 40 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT06481540, who can take part
Where in Czechia
- General University HospitalPrague, CzechiaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- General University Hospital, Prague
- Trial code
- NCT06481540
- Record updated
- 23 January 2025
- Original description
The pilot study by Srp et al. (2021) proved that the SpiroGym app was feasible for supporting expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Two weeks of intensive EMST coupled with SpiroGym were sufficient to significantly improve the participants' voluntary peak cough flow (PCF). The improvement was quantitatively comparable to the results of other intensive EMST studies with longer durations. When interpreting such rapid improvement, the impact of SpiroGym's visual feedback was considered. It was assumed that visual feedback increased training effort compared to regular training without immediate control. However, comparative studies were required to verify the possible additional effects of visual feedback on voluntary PCF compared to EMST without feedback.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of the SpiroGym App on Voluntary Cough Strength in Parkinson's Disease
The pilot study by Srp et al. (2021) proved that the SpiroGym app was feasible for supporting expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Two weeks of intensive EMST coupled with SpiroGym were sufficient to significantly improve the participants' voluntary peak cough flow (PCF). The improvement was quantitatively comparable to the results of other intensive EMST studies with longer durations. When interpreting such rapid improvement, the impact of SpiroGym's visual feedback was considered. It was assumed that visual feedback increased training effort compared to regular training without immediate control. However, comparative studies were required to verify the possible additional effects of visual feedback on voluntary PCF compared to EMST without feedback.
Inclusion: Diagnosis of Parkinsons disease; Stable dopaminergic medication (stable dose for at least 1 month).
Exclusion: Other neurological disorders; Difficulty complying due to neuropsychological dysfunction (dementia with a score of less - - than 19 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment); Breathing disorders or diseases; Uncontrolled hypertension; Smoking in the past 5 years.